[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Sighing in defeat and frustration at Zamboni display - 'Why does everyone have to showboat?' - before walking forward and accepting the treats from the leader. "I afraid I can't quite share the joy of your victory, but it was a thrilling one none of the less. Rest assured, though, that I will be back at a later date, and will hopefully stand a better chance than a truffle against that Swinub of yours." He then briskly walks over to Apsis, and hand her his Poffins.

"I'm sorry for putting you through that, my sister, but I thought we had a chance. Please, have these treats as a way to forgive my grievous misjudgment," Ventus says, laying the baked goods in front of the battered and thoroughly messy Ekans. Looking a bit rueful at her master for his screwy commands, she just huffs her assent, and began to chow down on the Poffins. Once she was done with her post defeat snack, the researcher recalled her, handed it over to the waiting Nurse, then went over to Nathan in the stands. With Porygon's ball in hand (I assume he has gotten it back at this point), he handed it over to Nathan, before taking a set next to him, not touching the Coco he was given.

"Well, I'm afraid that didn't have much to show for, my friend. It seems like everytime but life threatening situations, the gods themselves have it out against me. Not to pleased with my dismal luck, to be honest," Ventus said, sighng yet again at all the trouble he went through coming to naught. Apparently Reshirem is both a taking and giving god, for soon the Nurse returns with the rest of his Pokémon, Raphael already out in her arms. Looks likes they couldn't wait to see there master, and had escaped there Pokeball.

Leaping from the worker's clutches, they land straight in his lap, and started doing its level best to cheer up their mildly peeved master. Dancing in his lap, Ventus couldn't help but laugh when at his antics. When the Togepi soon stopped and let out a loud Yawn in exhaustion, he handed his hot chocolate to it to perk it up. "I can never stay in a bad mood with you around, my little angel. It seems, though, your tiredness is spreading to me as well. Or did you just learn Yawn? I guess we will find out in the next battle, won't we?"

Nathan sighs as Aspis goes down.  'Dang, so close...'  Plusle and Minun look really sad now, as does Ralts.

When Ventus comes over, Nathan can see he looks...kinda depressed, and Ralts is feeling it too.  The mood must have gotten to him.  "Hey, you did well.  Don't let the disappointment get to you.  It's really hard to even get that far in a battle against a Gym Leader, you know."  Togepi's antics help lighten the mood pretty quickly, too.  Ralts, Plusle, and Minun look like they're feeling a little better too.  The combee are simply looking at Ventus and Nathan, a sad look in their eyes.  "Alright, back in your pokeballs for now.  Staryu, we'll be doing a little training with Porygon in a little bit, okay?"  Nathan recalls all of his pokemon except Ralts and Swiftfire, and takes back Porygon and the CarnyCoin when Ventus offers them.

"Ya know, I've got a few pieces of basic advice I could give you, if you're willing to listen.  Just a few things based on what I've observed.  If you manage to get another CarnyCoin, I think you could definitely win this battle with a little more prep work."

Nathan looks down, his hand the back of his head, and looking a little serious.  "Though, I've been thinking about what we'll be doing after today, and I think we should be moving on pretty soon.  As great as this festival is, it's almost over, and we have other places to be and tasks to do.  You'd probably have to get another coin today if you want another shot before we leave...but that's just my thoughts on the matter.  I can't speak for the entire group, obviously.  Regardless, though...want a few (hopefully) helpful tips?"